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Christmas Carols

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Yours in Christ,Alex Achenalexabraham123@gmail.com8593830481, 8805294472

FROM THE PRESBYTER'S DESK

2019 - Year of Spirituality “Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is… to keep oneself unstained by the world” (James 1:27)Greetings to you in the precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Year 2018 is over and the Year 2019 is here. As we stand now in the beginning of a New Year it is a good time to reflect on the year that has just ended and look forward into the year that has begun. It is also a good time for God’s people to take an inventory of their walk with the Lord. We should take a very close look at where we are in our relationship with Him. We need to examine ourselves and see where we have been, where we are and where the Lord wants us to be. The New Year ushers in new hopes and possibilities with a fresh outlook of life, faith and service. We praise God for what we could achieve and now seek God’s grace and guidance to accomplish what is expected of us in this New Year. It is the time to remember and give thanks for God’s help and concern in our lives. Let us remember the ways which we came through and thank God for His guidance and support in our journey. We all wish to have a bright and blessed new year. For that, most of us make new decisions in our lives. It is very easy to make decisions; but very difficult to fulfill them. In the parable of the gardener and the vineyard (Luke 13:6-8) the gardener said, “…leave this alone, for one more year I will dig it around and fertilize it.” Let us not disappoint the good Lord this year. May God be happy with our deeds and good lives. We celebrate the Year 2019 as the ‘Year of Spirituality.’ The Westminster Dictionary of Christian Spirituality notes that Christian Spirituality is not simply for the ‘interior life’ or the inward person, but as much for the body as the soul, and is directed to the implementation of both the commandments of Christ, to love God and our neighbors.’ the pursuit of Christian spirituality will result in what the Word of God calls the fruit of the Spirit: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law" (Galatians 5:22-23). When a believer lives by the power of God's Spirit, it produces Godly qualities as well as brings honor to God. As Jesus taught, "In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." (Matthew 5:16). Seen from this perspective, Christian spirituality is for the honor of God, personal maturity, and serves as a blessing to others, both through the good deeds that take place as well as a heart attitude that points others to God.

May the Almighty God bless us all.

SUNFLOWERSSunflowers turn according to the position of the sun, in other words, they ‘chase the light.’ You might already know this, but there is another fact that you probably do not know!Have you ever wondered what happens on cloudy rainy days when the sun is completely covered by clouds? This is an interesting question, isn’t it?Perhaps you think the sunflower withers or turns its head towards the ground. Is this what crossed your mind? Well, that’s incorrect. This is what happens: They turn towards each other to share their energy. Nature’s perfection is amazing; now let’s apply this reflection to our lives. We all want this light and seek it in different ways; in our family, friends, religion, work and so on. But there are always going to be cloudy days, gloomy days, because there is no escaping them.When this happens, most people become overwhelmed, low-spirited, and the most vulnerable ones, sometimes, become, depressed. How about following the examples of the beautiful sunflowers supporting and empowering each other nature has so much to teach us.Wishing everyone a “Sunflower” trait of turning towards each other on their cloudy and gloomy days.

SPREAD GOODNESS. IT WILL COME BACK TO YOU.=From Peekay’s Collections =

AREA COTTAGE PRAYER MEETING - 07:00 PM

Feb. 3 Mr. John Cherian Koshy 045 9881370888

DATE NAME P.D NO. PHONE

BIBLE STUDY- 07:00 PM

Jan. 8 Tue. Aundh Mr. Manoj John 068 9923208317

Jan. 11 Fri. Pune Mrs. Beatrice Morris 076 8007019567

Jan. 16 Wed. Vishrantwadi Mr.George Sebastian Kuthur 034 9922370025

Jan.17Thu Pimpri Mr. M. O Oommen 079 9766808478

DATE ARE A NAME P.D NO. PHONE

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13 1030 1st Sunday after Epiphany Be Holy Holy Communion Service in St. Paul’s Church

Deuteronomy 7:1-11 : M. V. EapenPsalm 5 : Mollykutty Oommen

Ephesians 5:18-20 : Sherrin Mary Aliyas John 17:13-17 Kiss of Peace & Offertory : Kurien George & Neena Kurien

Elements : Sujo Graham WF Meeting after the Service

1045 Matins in All Saints’ Church

1900 Men’s Fellowship at the Trust Office

19 1500 WF Prayer (Aundh Area) at the residence of Mrs. Ponnamma Stephen

20 1045 2nd Sunday after Epiphany On Body and One Baptism Holy Communion Service in All Saints’ Church Amos 9:5-12 : K. V. Varghese Psalm 115 : Ponnamma Zachariah Ephesians 4:1-6 : Sanish Stephen

Matthew 16:13-20Kiss of Peace & Offertory : Johnson Isaac & Latha Johnson

Elements : Manoj JohnMission to the Blind representatives will be visiting us seeking our monetary help. Please extend them the maximum possible financial assistance so that this Society may continue to spread Gospel among the unfortunate visually impaired people.

WF Meeting after the ServiceIn the evening there will be Unity Octave in the Oldham Methodist Church, East Street. Await more details through pulpit announcements.

24 1830 Annual Convention – Trust Office

25 1000 Fasting Prayer – Trust Office

1830 Annual Convention – Trust Office

26 1000 YF Retreat – Trust Office

1530 MF and WF Retreat – Trust Office

1830 Annual Convention – Trust Office

01 1830 NEW YEAR SERVICE – NEW YEAR – (Covenant Day) God’s Call for Committed Partnership

Holy Communion Service in the Trust Office

Deuteronomy 10:12-22 : Tharian MathewPsalm 23 : Shyji Jacob

Thess 4:1-8 : Nisha ThomasJohn 1:1-14 Kiss of Peace & Offertory : Elements :

Please partake in the Community Dinner after the Service. :

05 Women’s Fellowship and Sunday School joint visit to St. Theresa’s Home at Wakad.

06 1045 2nd Sunday after Christmas Revelation for Salvation

Holy Communion Service in All Saints’ Church

Exodus 3:1-14 : Joseph C. E. Psalm 27 : Rachel Sathia Das Acts 16:6-10 : Beena Rajiv

John 12:20-32 Kiss of Peace & Offertory : T. Thomas & Saramma ThomasElements : Johnson Peter

1730 “More than Adorable” Carols St. Mary The Virgin Church, Parel, Mumbai

12 Second Saturday – Chain Prayer 0900 Mumbai-Pune Union Committee Meeting – Trust Office

1830 Managing Committee Meeting – Trust Office

CALENDAR – JANUARY 2019

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27 1030 3rd Sunday after Epiphany – United in Love Ecumenical Sunday

Sunday School Anniversary Holy Communion Service in St. Paul’s Church

Opening Prayer : Nisha Thomas Deuteronomy 4:1-10 : Jessy Johnson

Psalm 30 : Laly Thomas Cor 1:10-18 : Tinny Sam John 15:11-17 Intercessory Prayer ; Beena Rajiv Kiss of Peace : Sophie Mathews & Vincy Jeku Offertory : Reena Aju & Latha Johnson Elements : Babykutty Sam Closing Prayer : Sheena Mathews

Being the closing day of the Convention, there will be no matins in All Saints’ Church.

FEB03 1045 4th Sunday after Epiphany Praise the Lord (Worship)

Holy Communion Service in All Saints’ Church

Exodus 9:1-7 : George Kurien Psalm 81 : Jasminerani Stephenson

Revelation 5:1-14 : Honey Thomas Tharian John 2:13-22 Kiss of Peace & Offertory : Jacob Koshy & Annie Jacob Elements : Moni John

Thanks Giving (28/10 to 25/11)

May God bless you all with good health, long life and prosperity.

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Mathew George

Mary Abraham

Jidson Stephenson Ammose & Selveena Jidson

Neena Kurien

Satish Stephen

Alex Peter

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Date Name PD no

01Jan Mr Stephen Daniel 110

03Jan Mrs Elizabeth Philip 082

04-Jan Ms Ann Catherine Pramod 085

04-Jan Mrs Rachel Sathia Das 100

06-Jan Mrs Beena Rajiv 086

07-Jan Mr Ashwin Varghese 157

07Jan Mrs Honey Thomas Tharian 122

09-Jan Mr Satish Stephen 110

10-Jan Mr KV Varghese 131

14-Jan Mr PV John 047

16-Jan Mast Samuel Verghese 133

Date Name PD no

18-Jan Mr CC Yohannan 137

19-Jan Mast Neil Joseph 028

20-Jan Ms Sancia Ann Sabu 098

20-Jan Mrs Salu Shibu 106

20-Jan Ms Lydia Molly Philip 017

24-Jan Mrs Julie Mathew 053

24-Jan Mr Thomas Koshy C 055

25-Jan Dr Jaison Jacob John 043

28-Jan Ms Joanna Ann Mathew 072

29-Jan Mr Thomas Philip 124

29-Jan Mrs Deepa Varghese 133

January

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

PRAYERS AND GOOD WISHES TO YOU ALLFOR MANY MORE YEARS OF HAPPY MARRIED LIFE

January

No Date Name PD no1 04 Mr Parakal Paul Zachariah &

Mrs Elizabeth Paul Parakal 081

2 06 Mr Johnson John Isaac & Mrs Lata Johnson 011

3 06 Mr T Thomas & Mrs Saramma Thomas 125

4 09 Mr Vinod Sam Peter & Mrs Jenny Chidambaram 136

5 10 Mr MO Oommen & Mrs Mollykutty Oommen 079

6 11 Mr KA John & Mrs Saramma John 159

No Date Name PD no7 14 Mr Binu Varkey Philip &

Mrs Linu Philip 017

8 16 Mr Tony K Oommen & Dr Mrs Nimisha Moni Enose 151

9 27 Mr CC Yohannan & Mrs Rosamma Yohannan 137

10 27 Mr Parakal Thomas Zachariah & Mrs Priyamvada Thomas 127

11 30 Mr John Cherian Koshy & Mrs Mercy John 045

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COVER PAGEThis time again, like in the last issue, the front cover page heralding the New Year is the creation of another youth, Meghana Vijayan, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. T. Vijayan (PD 135). We do appreciate her artistic talent and wish her great success in the pursuit of this God given gift.

CAROL ROUNDSContrary to the past practice, this year’s carol rounds was on a different note – that is the event was spread over 7 days, December 12-19 with a break on 15th, only till midnight instead of compressing it into 3 whole nights. About 25 enthusiastic members assembled every day – a few of them all days, particularly Achen and Kochamma, the driving force behind the group - and they went house to house in a mini bus and a few cars in tow. Singing carols announcing the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is an exhilarating moment and happily every family welcomed the group with lots of enthusiasm. Christmas goodies were galore in all houses and every night a family hosted dinner. It was the group’s wish to visit all the houses in our Parish but could cover only 94 houses, as the rest was away on vacation or expressed inconvenience owing to security restrictions. On all accounts the 7 nights were indeed blessed and we are thankful to the Lord for giving us strength to go round the houses singing the great news of His birth. The group remembers with gratitude your hospitality and the courtesy service graciously rendered by you that enabled the group to sing with supreme verve and flexibility. A special thanks to Achen and Kochamma for the leadership and all the participants for readily sparing their time to join the group. Praise be to God for keeping us safe from all kinds of mishaps during the trip.=Chandy Thomas = Treasurer

CAROLS SERVICEThis year’s Carol Service in the evening of 22nd December, in more ways than one, was more blessed than of previous years because of the congregation’s full participation in the event. Besides the church choir, carols were rendered also by the Men’s Fellowship, Women’s Fellowship and Sunday school. St. Paul Church’s ambience added to the overall gaiety of the function. As a prelude to the carols singing, a short worship service commenced at 6.30 pm lead by Rev. Alex Abraham and the congregation singing the traditional hymn Oh! Come, All Ye Faithful. Jacob Zachariah, Parish Secretary, formally welcomed the audience. Rev. Jomy Mathew Thomas of St. Thomas Evangelical Church with his family graced the occasion and gave the Christmas message. The main Choir sang 3 songs each in Malayalam and English, conducted by ever enthusiastic Jelson Chacko. His selfless efforts and hard work were well appreciated by everyone. The rendition by the Sunday school and Women's Fellowship was well lauded. The Men's Fellowship received a standing ovation for its singing. Rev. Jomy Thomas gave a message highlighting the humility and sacrifice of our Lord and Savior.

NEWS Tit-BitsSanta Claus remembered this year too to visit us to enthrall everyone particularly the children. He addressed the excited children, asking them to focus on Jesus, whose birth is the true reason for our joy and celebration. As usual, he gladdened the children with sweets and made a quick dash, as close to Christmas, he had to visit a lot of children and give away sweets. This year’s surprise novelty was presenting cakes to 10 lucky winners drawn by lot. Among the lucky winners were Jomy Achen and our Aneesha Kochamma. Needless to say, the success of this year’s event is a testimony to the personal interest and effort put in by our Achen for training Men’s Fellowship and Aneesha Kochamma for training Women’s Fellowship and Sunday school choirs. The congregation was enthralled by the beautiful songs as they immersed themselves in the serenity of the moment. Kurien George, Choir Secretary, proposed a vote of thanks. The programme ended with light refreshments. A cup of warm tea helped to shun the wintry chill! = Kurien George =Choir Secretary

UNITY CHOIRThe Mumbai Pune Malayalam Churches will be presenting its Unity Choir “MORE THAN ADORABLE’ on Sunday, December 6th @ 5.30 PM at St. Mary the Virgin Church in Parel, Mumbai. Besides our Choir, the other Choirs participating in this event are St. James Church, Borivali; Holy Trinity Church, Chembur; St. Christopher Church, Kalyan; Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Parel; Jubilee Church, Sanpada; St. Paul’s Church, Vakola and Holy Immanuel Church, Vasai.

UNITY OCTAVEThis will be an ecumenical worship service of all Christian denominations – Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, Jacobite, Marthoma, Methodist – in Oldham Methodist Church, East Street, Pune on January 20th in the evening. Please await more details through pulpit announcements.

ANNUAL CONVENTIONAs you have seen above, our Annual Convention will be held during January 24-26 in the Trust Office. It will end on the 27th with Holy Communion Service in St. Paul’s Church. There will be retreats for the YF in the morning and MF & WF in the afternoon. The speaker will be Rev. Anil Thomas, Missionary in Charge of CSI Mugalappally Mission. Please uphold the Convention in your prayers and attend all the sessions as programmed to hear the word of God and be blessed.

SHORT PRAYERSovereign Lord, you are the God of creation, revelation and history. We know nothing is hard for you, so do what you desire to do and through our lives. Amen.

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